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Notification Requirements for Occurrences Mining and Minerals Processing

National Nuclear RegulatorRef: RD-012

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Source domain: nnr.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This is a regulatory requirements document issued by the National Nuclear Regulator in April 2002, outlining the mandatory notification procedures for any occurrence involving radioactive materials in mining and minerals processing. It specifies 14 types of incidents that must be reported immediately, including accidents, thefts, unauthorised releases, and breaches of operational limits. The document applies to facility operators, radiation protection personnel, and executive managers who are responsible for reporting such events to the NNR without delay.

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mandatory notification requirementOngoing

Notification of an occurrence involving radioactive material

Any person or entity operating a mining or minerals processing facility must immediately report any incident involving radioactive material to the National Nuclear Regulator as required by law. This includes accidents, thefts, unauthorised releases, or breaches of safety protocols.

Who it is for
operators of mining and minerals processing facilities with radioactive material, executive managers, radiation protection officers
How to act on it
Notify the National Nuclear Regulator within the shortest time possible after an occurrence, following internal consultation with the Radiation Protection Specialist or Officer.
Show the line this came from
The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) shall be notified forthwith of the occurrences listed hereafter.

Facts

Reference

RD-012

Key Takeaways

  • RD-012
  • Rev 0
  • April 2002
  • 26/4/2002
  • National Nuclear Regulator
  • International Atomic Energy Agency
  • radioactive material
  • occurrence notification
  • Radiation Protection Specialist
  • Radiation Protection Officer
  • National Nuclear Regulator
  • S. van der Woude
  • International Atomic Energy Agency